The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is inviting graduates to apply for their Internships for 2025.
As the national broadcaster and a trusted source of news, entertainment, and information, SABC plays a vital role in the lives of millions of South Africans. This internship offers a unique opportunity to be part of the organisation’s Group Internal Audit team and gain hands-on experience solving real-world business challenges.
About the Internship Programme:
Main purpose of the position:
To be part of a team that produces and broadcasts Afrikaans Current Affairs stories that are newsworthy, compelling, accurate and fair for its target audience.
Key Accountabilities:
- Initiate and produce Afrikaans news and current affairs content as assigned
- Work in a team with producer/producers who will provide guidance where necessary and needed
- Identify, initiate, brainstorm, research, plan, record, produce and broadcast Afrikaans Current Affairs stories and material that are newsworthy, compelling, accurate and fair for the target audience.
- Plan and deliver the content of identified Afrikaans Current Affairs stories and programmes.
- Conduct field, archival, and other research.
- Conduct interviews and Q&As in Afrikaans and English
- Write/script, voice, and package Afrikaans stories
- Deliver Afrikaans Current Affairs content/programmes on time.
- Establish and maintain news networks and contacts.
- Ability to engage professionally with the target audience to promote and enhance News and Current Affairs.
- Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, ICASA regulations, the BCCSA Code of Conduct, SABC editorial policies and appropriate news and current affairs style guide etc.
Requirements:
- National Diploma / NQF 6 in Journalism or Media Studies or relevant equivalent qualifications.
- Ability to write, read and translate in specified languages.
Why Join SABC?
- Gain valuable work experience at a national institution
- Be part of a dynamic, fast-paced media organisation
- Contribute to national projects that promote transparency and accountability
Duration: 12 months
HOW TO APPLY